Correlational Study Between Geography Teachers' Attitudes and Students' Academic Achievement in Some Selected Secondary Schools in Kaduna North, Kaduna State, Nigeria

The study correlates geography teachers' attitudes and students' academic achievement in some selected secondary schools in Kaduna North.The background highlighted the critical role of geography in developing spatial awareness, environmental literacy, and problem-solving skills needed for sustainable development.Three research objectives, three research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study.A correlational survey design was adopted.The population comprised of geography teachers (27) and SSII geography students (2403), using Krecie and Morgan sampling table 24 geography teachers and 331 students selected.Research instruments used were the Geography Teachers' Attitude Questionnaire (GTAQ), validated by 4 experts and had Cronbach's Alpha of 0.77.The Students' Academic Achievement Proforma (SAAP) which end of the year geography students' results were used.Collected data (response rate 92%) were analyzed using descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations), Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and multiple regression.Hypothesis was tested at p=0.05.Key findings included: Geography teachers exhibited overall positive attitudes (Grand Mean = 3.11),A strong positive significant correlation exists between teachers' attitudes and students' academic achievement (r = 0.712, p < 0.001) and Attitude toward teaching methods was the strongest predictor.The recommendations made based on the findings were: Government agencies and NGOs should organize regular, subject-specific workshops and seminars for geography teachers focused on fostering positive attitudes, Adequate funding should be allocated for geography laboratories, maps, globes, GIS software, and fieldwork tools, and Principals and administrators should create supportive work environments through regular mentoring, peer observation, and recognition of outstanding geography teachers, among others.